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Sexiest Stars Of...Particularly given the kind of summer everyone dealt with this year, you might want to think twice about turning on the TV to watch the new fall season. As steamy as things were for the past few months, the heat is going to get turned up even further thanks to the onslaught of new and familiar faces you'll be seeing in new and familiar series. And you thought global warming was hard to stop, just try cooling things down after watching some of these stars. (Photo: CW/ABC)

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Sexiest Cast - “...Death really becomes them. This group of vampires, werewolves witches and (even scarier) high school students have to be the handsomest collection of actors around, whether they’re dark and/or brooding (Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley) or dark and perpetually perky (Nina Dobrev). Most of the denizens of Mystic Falls may be the living dead, but honestly, they don’t look a day over 147. "Vampire Diaries" Returns October 11 at 8/7c on the CW.Watch Full Episodes, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: CW)

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Stana Katic & Na...As crime fiction writer turned crimefighter Richard Castle, Fillion has solved plenty of mysteries. At the end of last season, though, he seemed to have finally cracked his greatest case: how to finally get together with his police (and potential life) partner Det. Kate Beckett (Katic). And now that they’ve hooked up, TV’s sexiest crime solvers seem set for some serious undercover work. "Castle" Returns September 24 at 10/9c on ABC.Watch Full Episodes, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: ABC)

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Jordana Spiro – ...To all of you who never saw the sexy, spunky Spiro in her TBS series “My Boys”…why didn’t you? It was a great, breezy comedy that should have run much longer than the four years it stayed on the air. Spiro’s lively spirit was one of the main reasons that series worked, and even though now she’s playing a much heavier role as a doctor working secretly on the side for gangsters, she’s still got a light touch that makes her seem like someone you want as your best friend. Your extremely sexy best friend. "Mob Doctor" Premieres Monday, September 17 at 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT on FOX.Watch Previews, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: FOX)

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Jessica Lowndes ...It would have been pretty easy for Lowndes to coast on her catwalk-worthy style and beauty, but what really sets her apart is the sensitive soul that shines through with her work as recovering addict/singer Adrianna Tate-Duncan. Of course, let’s be honest….the scenes with her love affair with Gia (Rumer Willis) didn’t hurt her sex allure either. "90210” Returns October 8 at 8/7c on the CW.Watch Full Episodes, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: CW)

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Alex O’Loughlin ...Going to Hawaii isn’t just a good way to relax. It’s also a good way to refresh a career. Just ask O’Loughlin. After playing a vampire and a doctor in two canceled series, he signed up for the Hawaiian police force and shown his many admirers just how fit a few years of sand and surf can make a body. "Hawaii Five-0" Returns September 24 at 10/9c on CBS.Watch Full Episodes, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: CBS)

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Ashton Kutcher -...Sanity wasn’t the only thing that Kutcher brought back to “Two And A Half Men” last season. Whether it was with the overgrown vacation beard or without it, he also brought a sophistication and studliness that helped keep viewers happy and the ratings near the top. "Two And A Half Men" Returns September 27 at 8:30/7:30c on CBS.Watch Previews, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: CBS)

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Lucy Punch – "Be...She’s another English lass, but one who gets to keep her Brit wit and accent intact for this comedy about a pair of reunited siblings. Punch plays their friend, a brassy bartender named BJ, and while it’s hard not to notice that she’s a beautiful blonde, it’s her saucy sense of humor that steals every scene she’s in. And the accent doesn’t hurt either. “Ben and Kate” Premieres Tuesday, September 25 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.Watch Previews, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: FOX)

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Laura Benanti – ...She may start out as the straight person to Matthew Perry’s sad, sardonic character, but there’s just something about Benanti’s soulful eyes, sweet smile and sensitive demeanor that gives this new series its heart. Of course, there’s also a good reason the writers have worked a joke into the pilot about how fantastic her body looks these days. "Go On" Premieres Tuesday, September 11 at 9/8c on NBC.Watch Previews, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: NBC)

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Yvonne Strahovsk...Already familiar to the fanboys of the world thanks to five years as butt-kicking secret agent Sarah Walker on “Chuck,” Strahovski now gets a chance to expand her horizons by playing a recently-freed serial killer this season on “Dexter.” The Australian-born actress looked awfully good as a good girl but when she’s bad, she may be even better. "Dexter" Premieres September 30 at 9/8c on Showtime.Catch up on Seasons 1-6. (Photo: Showtime)

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Janet Montgomery...This veteran English actress is trading one entertaining accent for another, playing working class Jersey girl Martina Garretti, who becomes a Manhattan lawyer. And while the pilot episode of her series may mock the big-hair-and-nails crowd from Martina’s home state, Montgomery gives the character a sense of sophistication and strength that must be her inner Brit coming through. "Made In Jersey" Premieres September 28 at 9/8c on CBS.Watch Previews, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: CBS)

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Elisha Cuthbert ...Okay, so when she was Jack Bauer’s daughter and getting chased in the woods by a cougar, it was a little hard to take Cuthbert seriously. Now that she’s grown up and doing some chasing of her own – after eligible men – on “Happy Endings,” she’s legitimately become a laughing matter. "Happy Endings” Returns October 23 at 9/8c on ABC.Watch Previews, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: ABC)

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Tracy Spiridakos...Once the star of a Canadian tween comedy, “Majority Rules,” Spiridakos has been growing up quickly as she tries to make it in Hollywood. Likewise, her character in this drama about surviving life after the end of all electricity grows up pretty quickly too. The main difference? In the show, she shoots a mean crossbow when people tick her off. So even if you don’t think she belongs on a Sexy TV Stars list, I wouldn’t say anything to her about that if I were you. "Revolution" Premieres Fall 2012 on NBC.Watch Previews, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: NBC)

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Jared Padalecki ...“Supernatural” is the best show you’re probably not watching, and Padalecki is a major reason why. Not only does he look like that sensitive, brooding guy who drove the girls crazy back in college with his existential poetry. His work as the calm, collected half of the show’s monster-hunting Winchester brothers helps turn what could have become a run-of-the-mill creature feature into a surprisingly serious series. "Supernatural” Returns October 3 at 9/8c on the CW.Watch Full Episodes, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: CW)

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Taylor Kinney – ...There’s a reason you’re always seeing those calendars pose for as fundraisers. And that reason is guys like Kinney. Best known for his short stint as the wolfish Mason Lockwood on “Vampire Diaries,” his studly presence makes the Chicago stationhouse in this ensemble drama look more like a GQ photo studio. The big question: Will producers find some way for him to fight fires without a shirt on? "Chicago Fire" Premieres October 10 at 10/9/c on NBC.Watch Previews, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: NBC)

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Scott Speedman –...Sure he’s not exactly a new face – raise your hand if you spent hours obsessing over Felicity – but it’s been a while since he’s had the chance to be front and center in a TV series. He gets to a play a man in uniform in this military drama about a rogue nuclear submarine, a premise sure to bring in plenty of male viewers. However, with his low-key machismo, odds are that women will want to stand up and salute the show as well. "The Last Resort" Premieres September 27 at 8/7c on ABC.Watch a Preview. (Photo: ABC)

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David Giuntoli -...Sure the word is in the title of his show, but there’s nothing grim about Guintoli’s appeal as a creature-hunting cop in this supernatural series. The show’s mood and his features are both pretty dark, but this one time reality TV star (MTV’s “Road Rules”) has a strong, old-fashioned leading man quality that brightens up every episode. And every woman within 50 yards. "Grimm” Returns August 13 at 10/9c on NBC.Watch Full Episodes, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: NBC)

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Zooey Deschanel ...There’s a very good reason “The New Girl” was one of the biggest successes of last season. It was the woman who was new to series television, bringing not just a sexy and bright new look to primetime. From her character’s unconventional outfits to her quirky commentaries, Deschanel also brought a fresh and friendly energy that makes you feel better even after five minutes of watching her. "New Girl" Returns September 25 at 8/7c on FOX.Watch Full Episodes, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: FOX)

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Jay Ryan – "Beau...Talk about your import/export imbalance…here’s yet another foreign actor who has been hired to play an American. Australian actor Ryan plays the brooding, Beast-ly half in this reboot of the hit ‘80s crime/fantasy series of the same name. Still, just like koalas and Foster’s, some things are so cute, cuddly and cool that they’re worth bringing over to the States. "Beauty And the Beast" Premieres October 11 at 9/8c on CW.Watch Previews, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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Stephen Amell – ...As playboy turned vigilante Oliver Queen, Amell gets to spend his days charming the citizens of Starling City and his nights saving them from bunches of bad guys. And whether it’s in designer suits or a hooded sweater, he’s got the right mix of swagger and anger to create the fall’s most complex, and sexy, anti-hero. "Arrow" Premieres October 11 at 9/8c on CW.Watch Previews, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: CW)

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Jason O'Mara - "...He's had his shot at primetime twice before -- "Life On Mars" and "Terra Nova" -- and while those shows didn't make it out of their first year, O'Mara continues to get additional chances. And as Dennis Quaid's tough yet tender beefcake brother in "Vegas," it really does appear that the third time will be a complete charm for the actor and for audiences. "Vegas" Premieres Sept. 25 at 10/9c on CBS.Watch Previews, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: CBS)

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Brandon Routh – ...He's already been Superman (his one-and-done performance as the Man Of Steel in 2006's Superman Returns). After a few guest star turns in small series like Chuck, Routh gets to be a super man again as half of a gay couple in the CBS comedy partners. He may not be leaping over tall buildings in a single bound this time around, but his tall, dark and handsomeness will no doubt get some hearts soaring. “Partners” Premieres Sept. 24 at 8:30/7:30c on CBS.Watch a Preview. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Billy Burke – "R...As a guest star, he’s been the charming good guy in series like “Rizzoli and Isles” and the charming bad guy in series like “The Closer.” Now, he gets to be a little of both in his this action/mystery/drama/etc. series. Whether he’s engaging in “Pirates Of the Caribbean”-style swordplay or brooding over secrets he’s been keeping about the end of the world’s electricity, Burke is someone you can’t take your eyes off. "Revolution" Premieres Fall 2012 on NBC.Watch Previews, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: NBC)

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Justin Hartley –...This former Green Arrow (he played the role Amell has inherited several times on “Smallville”) finally gets the chance to step into the spotlight as the ultimate crush-worthy doctor in this new medical series. Just imagine if George Clooney’s Dr. Ross and Patrick Dempsey’s McDreamy cloned a child, and you get the picture of what Hartley’s kind, cute and compassionate Dr. Will Rider brings to the operating table. "Emily Owens M.D." Premieres October 16 at 9/8c on CW.Watch Previews, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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Rachael Taylor –...It’s appropriate that this Aussie actress (the trend continues) has been cast in a spooky series about the devilish goings-on at a swanky Manhattan condo. She may play the building’s sweet and innocent new co-manager, but with her stunning good looks and naïve attitude, she will no doubt be inspiring plenty of sinful thoughts this fall. "666 Park Avenue" Premieres September 30 at 10/9c on ABC.Watch a Preview. (Photo: ABC)

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Kat Dennings - “...Otherwise known as The Sassy One – waitress Max Black – Dennings has the classic, statuesque good looks of a sexy ‘60s movie star. Just as hot, however, is her sense of humor. She’s beauty and jokes….it’s the perfect combination that should land her right at the top of anyone’s viewing menu. "2 Broke Girls" Returns September 24 at 9/8c on CBS.Watch Previews, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: CBS)

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Kaley Cuoco - “T...There are a lot of reasons to adore Cuoco, who also plays a sexy, sarcastic waitress. For instance, there’s her cool California looks. And her spunky sense of humor. However, the most attractive thing about her: she apparently has no qualms about going out with nerds. "The Big Bang Theory" Returns September 27 at 8/7c on CBS.Watch Full Episodes, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: CBS)

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Britney Spears -...She’s changed her image the way Joan Rivers changes faces. In the beginning, there was the Naughty Schoolgirl. Later, she drifted into a sort of Pole Dancer From Hell persona. And now, judging by the “X Factor” promos, Spears seems to be more like Simon Cowell With Cleavage. Which is pretty sexy, if you overlook that Simon Cowell part. "The X Factor" Returns September 12 at 8/7c on FOX.Watch Previews, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: FOX)

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Ginnifer Goodwin...It can’t be easy playing Snow White, who generally seems to rank at the top of most Hottest Princesses Lists (although let’s face it, nobody will ever admit that they keep such a list). Nonetheless, Goodwin did a remarkable job bringing her to life in the first season of “Once Upon A Time.” And adding a layer of grown-up toughness to the sexy Snow. "Once Upon A Time” Returns September 30 at 8/7c on ABC.Watch Full Episodes, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: ABC)

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Josh Dallas - “O...Nor can it be easy to play Prince Charming….that name alone gives a guy an awful lot to live up to. Luckily, the “Once Upon A Time” producers decided to stick with typecasting and went with Dallas. He doesn’t have the steely looks and wooden personality, but he does have a low-key, natural demeanor (and a pretty killer smile) that make him incredibly….yes, it has to be said….charming. "Once Upon A Time” Returns September 30 at 8/7c on ABC.Watch Full Episodes, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: ABC)

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Chip Esten – "Na...It’s only fitting that Esten is playing a veteran country musician who has spent his career in the background of a superstar (Connie Britton). His acting career has followed the same trajectory, with small roles in everything from “ER” to “The New Adventures Of Old Christine” to “Big Love.” Now, his level of experience and maturity make both him and his character the fall’s most dashing Man Of A Certain Age. "Nashville" Premieres October 10 at 10/9c on ABC.Watch a Preview. (Photo: ABC)

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Emily Van Camp -...They say that revenge is a dish best served cold, but as the vengeful Emily Thorne, Van Camp is a dish that is very hot. Sure she’s a stunning blonde but her passion for setting things right – her version of right, anyway – is what makes her both steamy and cool. There’s just something about being a woman scorned that seems to have brought out the best in her. "Revenge” Returns September 30 at 9/8c on ABC.Watch Full Episodes, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: ABC)

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Chris O’Donnell ...LL Cool J may be the flashy one with biceps the size of O’Donnell, but his co-star is perfectly happy speaking softly and carrying a big smile of his own. This may be one of TV’s fastest, loudest shows but the quiet calm (and some nice biceps of his own) that O’Donnell brings to “ NCIS: LA” make him plenty sexy too. "NCIS: LA" Returns September 25 at 9/8c on CBS.Watch Full Episodes, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: CBS)

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Simon Baker - “T...It doesn’t take a mind reader to figure out why Baker has regularly been selected as one of TV’s sexiest stars. He may hide his Australian accent while playing mentalist/investigator Patrick Jane, but that wry grin and playful humor have firmly established him as primetime’s friendliest faces. "The Mentalist" Returns September 30 at 10/9c on CBS.Watch Full Episodes, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: CBS)

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Blake Lively - “...Things always seem to come easily for her character, Serena van der Woodsen, courtesy of her upbeat energy and well as her stunning looks. It’s no coincidence that the same is happening for Lively herself, as she’s expanded her horizons far beyond primetime, with roles in critically acclaimed movies like “The Town” and blockbusters like “Green Lantern.” "Gossip Girl” Returns October 8 at 9/8c on the CW.Watch Full Episodes, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: CW)

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Adam Levine - “T...Maybe it started with his voice, but his massive popularity has progressed aplenty from there courtesy of his scruffy, tattooed, bad-boy looks and his tough-yet-tender-yet-back-to-tough-again approach to judging. Want proof that he may be the sexiest reality judge out there? Attend one taping of “The Voice” and listen as marriage proposals are tossed out at a rate of roughly two per minute. "Grimm” Returns September 10 at 8/7c on NBC.Watch Previews, Set Your DVR and Add to Queue here. (Photo: NBC)

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